English

diner

ˈdaɪnər, ˈdaɪ.nɚ, ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)
Meaning: a small, informal restaurant; a person who dines
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈdaɪ.nɚ, ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)

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Example sentences

We stopped at a local diner for a quick breakfast.
We stopped at a local diner for a quick breakfast.
I ordered a cheeseburger and a side of fries at the diner.
I ordered a cheeseburger and a side of fries at the diner.
The band played doo-wop at the diner.
The band played doo-wop at the diner.

Usage Notes

In North America, a diner is a casual restaurant that often serves breakfast all day and typically has a long counter with stools as well as booths. It can also refer to someone eating a meal.

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